38-556: Ross County can refer to: Ross County, Ohio , a region in the United States Ross County F.C. , a Scottish football club Ross-shire , a county in Scotland Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ross County . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
76-564: A family was $ 50,227. Males had a median income of $ 40,879 versus $ 30,156 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,898. About 11.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. According to the accompanying table, Ashtabula County voted for the Democratic candidate for president in every election between 1988 and 2012. Prior to that, however, no fewer than 19 Republican candidates won
114-434: A female householder with no husband present, 31.6% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 39.8 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 42,626 and the median income for a family was $ 50,081. Males had a median income of $ 42,721 versus $ 32,374 for females. The per capita income for
152-520: A majority in the county was Lyndon Johnson in 1964 , while Bill Clinton won a plurality in 1996 and Barack Obama came within just 439 votes in 2012 . Ross is part of Ohio's 2nd congressional district, which is held by Republican Brad Wenstrup . School districts covering portions of Ross County include: Pickaway-Ross lies in the Northern part of the county. Students from the following affiliated Ross and Pickaway county districts attend
190-485: A total area of 693 square miles (1,790 km ), of which 689 square miles (1,780 km ) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ) (0.6%) is water. Ross County is the second-largest county by land area in Ohio, after Ashtabula County , as well as the fifth-largest by total area. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 73,345 people, 27,136 households, and 19,185 families in the county. The population density
228-527: Is a county in the Appalachian region of the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 77,093. Its county seat is Chillicothe , the first and third capital of Ohio. Established on August 20, 1798, the county is named for Federalist Senator James Ross of Pennsylvania . Ross County comprises the Chillicothe, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area , which
266-532: Is a contraction of apchi ('always') + tepi ('enough') + hële (verb of motion). Ashtabula County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area . The county is best known for having nineteen covered bridges within the county limits, including both the longest and the shortest covered bridges in the United States. Grapes are a popular crop and there are several award-winning wineries in
304-645: Is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area . Ross County was formed by proclamation of Governor St. Clair , August 20, 1798, being the sixth county formed in the Northwest Territory . Ross County was described by Ephraim George Squier and Edwin Hamilton Davis as having almost "one hundred enclosures of various sizes, and five hundred mounds" in their book, Ancient Monuments of
342-497: Is land and 666 square miles (1,720 km ) (49%) is water. It is the largest county in Ohio by area. Across Lake Erie lie Elgin and Norfolk Counties, Ontario , Canada (north). As of the census of 2000, there were 102,728 people, 39,397 households, and 27,774 families residing in the county. The population density was 146 inhabitants per square mile (56/km ). There were 43,792 housing units at an average density of 62 units per square mile (24/km ). The racial makeup of
380-464: Is the northeasternmost county in the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 97,574. The county seat is Jefferson , while its largest city is Ashtabula . The county was created in 1808 and later organized in 1811. The name Ashtabula derives from the Lenape language phrase ashte-pihële , which translates to 'always enough (fish) to go around, to be given away' and
418-791: The Erie people in the east and the Whittlesey culture in the west. The Erie were an Iroquoian people, who were organized like the Iroquois, believed in a similar religion and lived in longhouses in palisaded villages and may have had a burial ground at what is now Erie, PA, whereas the uncontacted Whittlesey are mostly believed to have been Algonquians, who also lived in longhouses at the time of contact (after having gone through prior periods of living in wigwams and Fort Ancient style houses) in villages surrounded by earthen berm walls and had smaller, local burial grounds near each settlement. The French were
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#1732775439597456-531: The Northwest Territory , then was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795, culminating in the settlement of the first American residents in the region. It was created from Geauga County and a small portion of northern Trumbull County . During the pre- Civil War period, the entire Western Reserve area of Ohio was anti-slavery, but Ashtabula County was at the center of the resistance. John Brown 's eldest son, John Jr. , lived in
494-595: The 1650s. The Jesuit Relations claim rumors of infighting between the Erie and an unknown nation to the west of them who were similar to other Algonquian peoples the French had already encountered in the years prior to both tribes' eradication. Three known village sites have been documented by archaeologists from this period in Windsor (located inside what is now a private children's Summer Camp) and two at Conneaut. Following
532-734: The Beaver Wars, and the first conflict of the French-Indian Wars coming to an end in 1701, an official border between England and France was established at what is now the Ohio-PA border, leading to English forts being erected all along the Pennsylvania side that became crucial in the later conflicts of the French-Indian Wars over the next 50 years. After Europeans arrived in the Americas, the land that became Ashtabula County
570-547: The Mississippi Valley (1848). They described the Indian-built earthworks as ranging from 5 to 30 feet (1.5–9.1 m) in size, and enclosures of 1 to 50 acres (0.40–20.23 ha) large. These included Serpent Mound , Fort Ancient , Mound City, and Seip Earthworks (both now part of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park ), and Newark Earthworks . The Scioto River flows southward through
608-601: The Seneca were under a man named Bigson, and later a relative of his named Nickashaw. The area was traversed several times during the period of the French-Indian Wars by the English, including the group led by Major Robert Rodgers , who ultimately convinced Chief Pontiac to switch sides from the French to the English. In the late 18th century, the land became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in
646-407: The age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.7% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 41.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 42,139 and the median income for
684-429: The age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under
722-410: The age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97. The county population contained 24.00% under
760-467: The age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,607, and the median income for a family was $ 42,449. Males had a median income of $ 33,105 versus $ 22,624 for females. The per capita income for
798-469: The age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 108.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.00 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 37,117, and the median income for a family was $ 43,241. Males had a median income of $ 35,892 versus $ 23,399 for females. The per capita income for
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#1732775439597836-724: The area in the 1690s. This group, known as the Wyandot , later ceded settlement of most of the territory roughly between what is now Cleveland, Akron, the Mahoning River and the Ohio-PA border to be a common hunting ground, shared by themselves, the Seneca, Shawnee, Lenape and even the Ottawa, or Mississauga, who lived at the western end of Lake Erie, at the time. The Ottawa were the only residents, who maintained two known hunting camps in Ashtabula County- one at Conneaut, and
874-730: The area to the US via the Treaty of Greenville , and the remaining Ottawa residents were evicted. That being said, early settlers recalled that some of the Ottawa remained in the region for an additional thirty years, having been sighted all over Trumbull, Geauga and Portage Counties until sometime around the War of 1812, along with Senecas who lived around Streetsboro. Those in Trumbull County usually had three men who normally spoke interchangeably for them as chief- Kiogg, Paqua and Cadashaway, whereas
912-522: The county for years, and his brother Owen took refuge with him when Virginia was seeking to extradite him for his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry . An armed group of 200 made them safer than anywhere in the U.S., they said, or even Canada. Dangerfield Newby met John Brown in Ashtabula County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,368 square miles (3,540 km ), of which 702 square miles (1,820 km )
950-530: The county was $ 16,814. About 9.20% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 101,497 people, 39,363 households, and 26,495 families residing in the county. The population density was 144.6 inhabitants per square mile (55.8/km ). There were 46,099 housing units at an average density of 65.7 units per square mile (25.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of
988-503: The county was $ 17,569. About 9.10% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.10% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 78,064 people, 28,919 households, and 19,782 families in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile (44 people/km ). There were 32,148 housing units at an average density of 46.6 units per square mile (18.0/km ). The racial makeup of
1026-486: The county was $ 20,595. About 13.1% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. County officials are (as of October 2024): Ross is a generally Republican county in Presidential and Congressional elections, although until recent years, Democratic candidates performed fairly well in the county. The last Democrat to win
1064-474: The county was 90.7% white, 6.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 27.0% were German , 15.2% were Irish , 12.5% were American , and 10.5% were English . Of the 28,919 households, 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had
1102-420: The county was 92.7% white, 3.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.9% were German, 15.8% were Irish, 12.6% were English, 11.1% were Italian, 10.0% were American , and 5.8% were Polish. Of the 39,363 households, 31.3% had children under
1140-543: The county was 94.07% White , 3.16% Black or African American , 0.19% Native American , 0.34% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.85% from other races , and 1.36% from two or more races. 2.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 19.3% were of German , 11.6% Italian , 10.6% English , 10.5% Irish , and 10.3% American ancestry according to Census 2000 . 95.2% spoke English , 2.4% Spanish , and 0.8% German as their first language. There were 39,397 households, out of which 32.40% had children under
1178-460: The east-central part of the county. Paint Creek drains the lower central part of the county, flowing eastward to its terminus with the Scioto at a point southeast of Chillicothe . The county terrain consists of frequent wooded hills, with the intermediate level areas devoted to agriculture. The county's highest point is Farrell Hill, six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Bainbridge . The county has
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1216-625: The first to explore the Great Lakes by ship and, having never met the inhabitants, saw the continuation of longhouses and mistakenly assumed the entire region had belonged to the Erie. Both tribes were likely eradicated by the Iroquois Confederacy during the Beaver Wars (approx. 1630–1701), which later bled into the first of the myriad conflicts collectively called the French-Indian Wars, probably specifically some time during
1254-422: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ross_County&oldid=1123945435 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ross County, Ohio Ross County
1292-686: The other at Andover. The Lenape maintained a handful of villages in western Pennsylvania and one at Youngstown, in Mahoning County. After the end of the Northwest Indian War , (a conflict which erupted shortly after the American Revolution between the fledgling United States and all the remaining tribes of the Great Lakes region in territory the US claimed) in the 1790s, the Natives were made to turn over ownership of
1330-490: The region due to the favorable microclimate from the nearby lake. During the winter, Ashtabula County (along with neighboring Geauga and Lake counties, as well as Crawford and Erie counties in neighboring Pennsylvania ) receives frequent lake-effect snow and is part of the Southeastern Lake Erie Snowbelt . At the time of contact, Ashtabula County appears to have been divided between
1368-503: The vocational school: Ohio University established a regional campus in Chillicothe in 1966. The university has over 2,500 students enrolled as of 2010, ranging from traditional-aged students and non-traditional learners. 39°20′N 83°04′W / 39.33°N 83.06°W / 39.33; -83.06 Ashtabula County, Ohio Ashtabula County ( / ˌ æ ʃ t ə ˈ b j uː l ə / ASH -tə- BYU -lə )
1406-504: Was 106 people per square mile (41 people/km ). There were 29,461 housing units at an average density of 42.7 units per square mile (16.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.74% White , 6.20% Black or African American , 0.31% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from other races , and 1.20% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 27,136 households, out of which 32.70% had children under
1444-483: Was originally part of the French colony of Illinois Country , which was ceded in 1764 to Great Britain , along with the rest of Canada (New France) and incorporated into the Province of Quebec , though generally came to be referred to as Ohio Country. The Iroquois placed a vassal tribe of mostly captured Hurons in the region, who later broke free of their control when the French pushed Iroquois and English influence from
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